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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm T500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm J30 was announced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm T500 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 grades vs the Fujifilm T500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm T500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm J30

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm J30 Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 offers external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T500 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm T500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the Fujifilm T500.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm T500 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm T500.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm T500 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
76
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging info
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm T500
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $0